Welcome to the Shire of Williams

Part of Marradong Country

Our Town

Williams, one of the oldest settled areas in Western Australia, is ideally situated about 160kms south of Perth (the capital city of WA), on the Albany Highway and is the "Gateway to the Great Southern Region". From here it's a leisurely two-hour drive to get to either the city, the coast or the South-West.

In addition to being a wool, livestock and grain producing area, recent years have seen the town expand in residential building, tourism related development and the establishment of an industrial area.

Williams is notable for its magnificent display of "500 roses in 400m" in the main street over the summer and well into the cooler months. This has become an attraction to visitors, who can often be found admiring, photographing and 'smelling the roses'.

Much more than a pit stop for travellers, this friendly farming community has much to offer.

Moderate weather conditions are enjoyed with an average maximum temperature of 31oC in January and an average minimum temperature of 6°C in July. The temperature remains in the high 20’s or above between December and February. The average annual rainfall is 566 millimeters with the wettest months usually being June to August.

Our Community

Williams is a small rural community with a total population of 1040 and an estimated 400 living in the townsite. The Shire covers 2,295 km² and includes the localities of Quindanning, Tarwonga, Dardadine, Boraning, Culbin, Narrakine and Congelin.

Sporting and Community groups are strongly supported in Williams, where everyone is encouraged to participate. Take a browse through our 'Community Directories' menu above, to see what’s available.

New ResidentsIf you have just moved to Williams, please call into the Resource Centre in Brooking Street to collect your New Residents' Welcome Package, which provides you with detailed information about what is available in our town, what is happening in our town and who to contact to be part of it. The Welcome Package is free of charge.

Williams Community WebsiteThe view the Williams Community Website especially for people in the Williams Community, click below: www.williams.wa.au

Our Contact Details

We hope you enjoy browsing this site; if you can't find the information you are looking for, please don't hesitate to contact us on the details below:

The Shire office is located at 9 Brooking Street. Office hours are from 8.00am to 4.00pm for DoT licensing, for all other services to 5.00pm.

Home page features:

Burning Period Extended

The commencement of the Restricted Burning Period has been extended from the 23rd Sept to 7th Oct. Permits to burn will now be required on and from the 7th Oct.

Election Update

Electors of the Shire of Williams are advised that Early Voting is now available at the Shire Office. If you will find it difficult to vote on Election Day, 21st October 2017, you are encouraged to vote early. Early Voting is available during normal office hours, 8.00am to 5.00pm, and up to 4.00pm on Friday, 20th October 2017.

Numbat Quiz Night

Tickets are still available for tables of 6 at the Project Numbat Quiz Night. This will be held a the Williams Bowling Club on Saturday 7th of October, with great prizes, silent auction and games. (first prize being two nights accommodation at Possum House in Dunsborough for up to 8 people). Tickets can be purchased directly from http://www.numbat.org.au and cost $90 per table of 6. Licensed bar, BYO nibbles

Change of Pool Days

For the 2017/18 pool season, which will start on Thursday 2nd November 2017, the pool will be closed on WEDNESDAYS and open all other days of the week.For more information, please visit our pool page.

Freedom of Information Statement

The Shire of Williams is required to publish annually a Freedom of Information Statement, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1992, Part 5, Section 94.

The Information Statement must describe:

the agency’s structure and functions;

how the agency’s functions affect the public;

how the public may participate in agency policy development;

the kinds of documents the agency holds: and

how members of the public may access and amend agency documents.

This document is current as at the 30th June 2017.

You can find the statement via 'Your Council', then 'Freedom of Information' or by clicking here.

Citizenship Ceremony

Long time resident Merana Lewis became an Australian citizen on the 17th of May 2017.Merana attended the May Council meeting, with a short ceremony conducted by Shire President John Cowcher.

Congratulations on this important milestone!

Shire of Williams DRAFT Strategic Community Plan 2017-2032

The Shire has completed the DRAFT Strategic Community Plan and is now seeking feedback from the community on the document. A copy has been made available to those who attended the Community Workshops in early March. Hard copy versions are available at the Shire office, so if you require a printed version please contact the office. Alternatively, refer to link below for electronic version:

The Shire welcomes feedback from the community on the Draft Plan with comments to be provided to the office by COB Friday 12th May 2017.

Feedback can be provided in writing to: shire@williams.wa.gov.au or by post to PO Box 96 Williams or at the Shire offices at 9 Brooking Street Williams.

Appreciation is extended to all community members who attended the workshops and provided invaluable feedback on future strategies. We believe we have captured the community's aspirations and have reflected those in our desired outcomes. The Shire will continue to work collaboratively as a local government with the community, local businesses and other key stakeholders to deliver on these outcomes using the strategies identified in the Plan.

Jam Tree Lane Units Officially Opened

The Shire of Williams was proud to host an official opening on Friday 24th February of the 7 independent living aged units and public open space. Around 30 invited guests and community members attended the function held in the public open space. Local MP ‘Tuck’ Waldron had the official duties, together with the Shire President, John Cowcher. The Shire secured a total of $2.1m of Royalties for Regions funding to deliver this project for the community of Williams, especially focused on retaining the older members of our community for as long as possible, in purpose built, dedicated homes.

Aged Housing Project

The Shire of Williams was featured in a short promotional video for the Department of Regional Development on the funding that was secured from the Royalties for Regions Growing our South funding. The project is the independent living housing project that has seen the construction of 7 units in Williams (50 across the project area of 7 local governments - all managed by the Shire of Williams and totaling over $18m investment over the last 7 years). Special thanks to the Williams local residents who agreed to be filmed as part of it.